Foxborough's Paul Feeney Announces State Senate Campaign

FOXBOROUGH, MA – A former selectman and state coordinator for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign is now running for state senate.

Paul Feeney announced late Wednesday night that he will run for the seat being vacated by Jim Timilty. Feeney enters the race with a political resume that includes time as Timilty's first chief of staff and a term on the Foxborough Board of Selectmen. He also served as the Massachusetts State Director for the Sanders Campaign. He currently works as a technician for Verizon and an official for IBEW Local 2222

“As a private-sector worker with experience in state and local Government, I understand how important it is to have a voice for working families in the Bristol & Norfolk district. I will work hard to defend the values of the middle-class. If given the opportunity to serve in the Senate, I will be fiercely loyal to the people of this district and will always do what is in their best interest - even if it's not politically expedient." Feeney said in a release.

Feeney is the second candidate to formally announce their campaign. Ted Philips of Sharon is running on the Democratic side. While no Republicans have made campaign announcements, State Reps. Jay Barrows of Mansfield and Steven Howitt of Seekonk are reportedly exploring a possible run.

Timilty is leaving his post to become the treasurer of Norfolk County.

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